Family of Caring at Teaneck LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Family of Caring at Teaneck LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 16, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of documentation provided by the facility, it was determined that the facility failed to a.) properly date, store and dispose of potentially hazardous and dry foods in a manner to prevent food borne illness and b.) maintain the kitchen environment and equipment in a sanitary manner to prevent contamination from foreign substances and potential for the development a food borne illness. This deficient practice was observed and evidenced by the following: On 12/01/21 at 10:42 AM, during the initial tour of the kitchen in the presence of the Food Service Director (FSD), the surveyor observed the following: 1. Five broken floor tiles and a missing tile in the dish machine area. 2. A white epoxy covered chipped and rust colored wall mounted wire rack. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Dec 2, 2025

  Based on interview, record review, and review of facility provided documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a.) the bed hold-policy that was provided to the Resident or Resident's Representative (RR) included information about the reserve bed payment policy plan for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #3 and #113) reviewed for hospitalizations and b) completion of a physician's discharge summary for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #115) reviewed for discharge to the community. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Feb 10, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and review of records, it was determined that the facility failed to: a) practice appropriate hand hygiene for 3 of 9 staff observed; and b) ensure that workers are knowledgeable of the cleaning chemical used in the workplace for 3 of 3 staff in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for infection control to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: According to the U.S. CDC guidelines Hand Hygiene Recommendations, Guidance for Healthcare Providers for Hand Hygiene and COVID-19, updated 5/17/2020 included, Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when visibly soiled, before eating, and after using the restroom. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Dec 2, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, and review of facility-provided documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that meals were consistently provided in a dignified and homelike manner. The deficient practice was observed in the recreation dining area for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #87 and #91). The deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 11/21/2025 at 12:09 PM, the surveyor observed the lunch meal service in the dining room, Residents #87 and #91 were seated at table #9. Resident #91 had been served a tray of food and was independently eating. Resident #87, seated across from Resident #91 was not served a tray. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Dec 2, 2025

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of other pertinent facility provided documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to; a.) clarify the physicians' orders for 1 of 5 residents, (Resident #23), observed during medication administration, according to the standard of clinical practice and facility policy and b) follow appropriate tuberculosis (TB) testing and documentation according to standards of clinical practice and facility protocol for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #30) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. […]